Family~

There are traditions that we start and traditions that we continue to do that are passed down from generation to generation...some traditions are destructive done out of habit and others foster creativity, security, or love. Occasionally, I start a new tradition with my family that is positive and brings us together as a family. When Kendall was young, I started one tradition of baking muffins on Saturday morning. It was our new blended family tradition, something that brought us together nearly every Saturday morning at the table enjoying and trying new muffins together. We named ourselves 'The Muffin Girls' and sang the this little song some mornings as we baked. Kendall loved it! Some mornings she and I would bring a muffin to Christopher to in bed and he would wake up t the smell of fresh baked muffins and have the biggest smile on his face. We all look back at this time with fond memories.

I continued a fond memory with my girls that I did with my son. I wanted to make sure my children not only knew that I loved them, but that they heard it everyday! I would tell my son that I loved him and if he said 'I love you too.' I would tell him that I loved him 3, he would say 4 and I would say 'MORE'. Whoever got 'MORE' would win. We did it for years! Today, I tell my girls I love them 'MOST'. Whoever reaches 'MOST', wins. I just adore their little faces when I tell them I love them most and they grin from ear to ear. You can almost see their little hearts overflowing with love. That's the kind of traditions I want to pass on. The kind I want them to pass on to their children someday. The kind that makes them feel loved and secure. I hope you start a new tradition today, one that brings your family closer and makes your family members know, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are loved....the MOST!